Norbert Stephen Martin's Obituary
Norbert Stephen Martin, 84, residing in Decatur, IL formerly of Chicago, Dwight, IL, and Deltona, FL. died Saturday November 17, 2007 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 5:00 PM November 27 , 2007 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Decatur, IL with Rev. Rick Weltin as celebrant. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. Burial will be in Deltona Memorial Cemetery in Deltona, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church or the American Hospice Foundation.
Norbert was born on August 1, 1923 in Chicago, IL, the son of Stephen and Marie Cyplik Martin. He served in the 27th Infantry of the US Army during WWII in the Philippines and the first occupation troops of Japan. He was employed as a pressman at R.R. Donnelley Co. in Chicago and Dwight from 1941-1983. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Lakes Church, Deltona Fla. He was also a member of the VFW and the Knights of Columbus. He married Rose Marianetti on October 5, 1952 in Chicago, IL. She preceded him in death on September 11, 2004.
Surviving are his sons, David Martin Karen of Decatur, IL; Donald Martin Sarah of Winter Park, FL; daughter, Jeanne Ryan Daniel of Durham, NC; sister, Theodora "Teddy" Nastav Edward of Palos Hills, IL; nephews, Larry Gavin of Elmhurst, IL; Edward Nastav Jr. of Palos Hills, IL; grandchildren, Nathan Martin, Kevin Martin, Andrew Martin, Gregory Martin, Zachary Martin, Elizabeth Ryan and John Ryan.
The family of Norbert Stephen Martin is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, Illinois. View the online obituary and send condolences to the Martin family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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